Prairie Jr High School vs Independence Jr High School
Independence Jr High School has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 6.7/10. Prairie Jr High School is significantly larger with 336 students, about 1.6× the size of Independence Jr High School (208). In math proficiency, Independence Jr High School leads at 38.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Prairie Jr High School
Alsip, IL
6.7/10
Middle School7th – 8th
336 students
Independence Jr High School
Palos Heights, IL
8.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
208 students
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| Metric | Prairie Jr High School | Independence Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.9 | 9.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.6% | — |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #1,646 of 3,814 | #289 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 57th | 92th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Prairie Jr High School | Independence Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 66.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Prairie Jr High School | Independence Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 336 | 208 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.6% | — |
| District | Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 | Palos Heights SD 128 |
| City | Alsip | Palos Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Alsip (60803) | Palos Heights (60463) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,555 | $105,389 |
| Median Home Value | $200,600 | $343,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,113 | $2,119 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.0% | 41.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | 6.0% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 30 min |